IYT® International Shatkarma Kriya Teacher Certification

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Program Detail

Program Name

IYT® International Shatkarma Kriya Teacher  

Certifying Body

IYO® (International Yoga Organisation)  

Duration

25 Hours  

Training Format

2-Day Intensive  

Global Recognition

IYO® Accredited – Valid in 195 Countries

Age Eligibility

15 to 60 years  

Target Audience

Certified yoga teachers, experienced practitioners, Ayurvedic practitioners, and wellness professionals  

Designation Awarded

IYT® (International Yoga Teacher) designation  

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Shatkarma

Primary Meaning

Description & Key Variations

Primary Body System / Target

1

Neti

Nasal Cleansing

Purification of the nasal passages and sinuses using warm saline water (Jala Neti), cotton thread (Sutra Neti), or a soft rubber catheter (Rubber Neti).  

Nasal passages, sinuses, and olfactory nerves  

2

Dhauti

Digestive Cleansing

Cleansing of the digestive tract from mouth to stomach. Includes Kunjal Kriya / Vaman Dhauti (voluntary saline vomiting) and Danda Dhauti (esophageal tube cleansing).  

Esophagus, stomach, and upper digestive tract  

3

Nauli

Abdominal Churning

Isolating and rotating the rectus abdominis muscles (Uddiyana Bandha, Madhyama, Vama, and Dakshina Nauli) in a churning motion.  

Abdominal muscles and digestive organs  

4

Basti

Colonic Cleansing

Yogic enema for deep purification of the large intestine.  

Large intestine (Colon)  

5

Kapalabhati

Skull-Shining Breath

Rapid, forceful abdominal exhalations followed by passive inhalations.  

Respiratory system, diaphragm, and frontal brain  

6

Trataka

Steady Gazing

Fixing the gaze on a single external point (such as a candle flame) without blinking, followed by internal visualization.  

Eyes, optic nerves, and mind (Ajna Chakra)  

Module Number

Module Title

Key Topics Covered

Module 1

Foundations of Shatkarma

History (Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita), Ama (toxins), Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), Agni (digestive fire), safety guidelines, and pre-practice health screening.  

Module 2

Nasal Cleansing Techniques

Theory, step-by-step demonstration, and hands-on practice of Jala Neti, Sutra Neti, and Rubber Neti.  

Module 3

Stomach Cleansing Techniques

Complete procedure, indications, and therapeutic applications of Kunjal Kriya (Vaman Dhauti) and Danda Dhauti.  

Module 4

Intestinal Cleansing

Complete procedure for Shankh Prakshalana (complete wash) and Laghu Shankh Prakshalana, including the 5 classical asanas and strict dietary recovery.  

Module 5

Purification & Energy Practices

Technique, progressions, and benefits of Kapalabhati, Trataka (candle gazing & alternative objects), and Nauli.  

Module 6

Therapeutic Applications

Applying Shatkarma for digestive conditions, sinusitis, asthma, and lifestyle stress, plus common student mistakes and corrections.  

Module 7

Assessment & Certification

Practical teaching evaluation, oral Q&A examination, and certification distribution.  

Time

Module / Activity

Session Content

06:00 AM – 06:30 AM

Opening

Registration, orientation, and opening prayer  

06:30 AM – 08:00 AM

Module 1

Introduction to Shatkarma: History, philosophy, and yogic significance  

08:00 AM – 09:30 AM

Module 1 / Theory

Theory: Benefits, precautions, and contraindications of all Shatkarmas  

09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Module 5 / Practice

Practical Training: Trataka (Candle Gazing)  

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Module 5 / Practice

Practical Training: Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath)  

12:00 PM – 01:30 PM

Lunch Break

Light, sattvic meal  

01:30 PM – 03:00 PM

Module 2 / Practice

Practical Training: Jala Neti (Introduction & Basic Practice)  

03:00 PM – 04:30 PM

Module 5 / Practice

Practical Training: Nauli (Introduction & Basic Practice)  

04:30 PM – 06:00 PM

Module 3 / Practice

Practical Training: Dhauti (Introduction & Basic Practice)  

06:00 PM onwards

Integration

Q&A session, reflection, and closing meditation  

Time

Module / Activity

Session Content

06:00 AM – 07:00 AM

Review

Morning practice: Revision and doubt-solving session  

07:00 AM – 08:00 AM

Module 2 / Practice

Practical Training: Jala Neti (Advanced Practice)  

08:00 AM – 09:30 AM

Module 2 / Practice

Practical Training: Sutra Neti & Rubber Neti  

09:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Module 3 / Practice

Practical Training: Kunjal Kriya (Vaman Dhauti)  

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Module 3 / Practice

Practical Training: Danda Dhauti  

12:00 PM – 01:30 PM

Lunch Break

Light, sattvic meal  

01:30 PM – 04:00 PM

Module 4 / Practice

Practical Training: Shankh Prakshalana (Complete Intestinal Wash)  

04:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Module 6 / Diet & Safety

Post-Shatkarma diet, lifestyle guidelines, and safety protocols  

05:00 PM – 06:00 PM

Module 7 / Assessment

Practical and Oral Assessment

06:00 PM onwards

Graduation

Certificate distribution and closing ceremony  

Asana Name

English Translation

Movement / Function

Tadasana

Mountain Pose

Opens the esophagus and facilitates movement of water into the small intestine.  

Tiryaka Tadasana

Swaying Palm Tree

Massages the stomach and facilitates movement through the pyloric valve.  

Kati Chakrasana

Waist Rotation

Massages the ascending and descending colon.  

Tiryaka Bhujangasana

Twisting Cobra

Massages the small intestine and ileocecal valve.  

Udarakarshanasana

Abdominal Stretch

Massages the sigmoid colon and rectum, stimulating elimination.  

Health Condition

Jala Neti

Sutra Neti

Kunjal Kriya

Shankh Prakshalana

Kapalabhati

Trataka

Heart Disease

X

X

X

X

X

✓

Uncontrolled Hypertension

Δ

Δ

X

X

X

✓

Pregnancy

✓

Δ

X

X

Δ

✓

Recent Surgery (< 6 months)

X

X

X

X

Δ

✓

Peptic Ulcer / Gastritis

✓

✓

X

X

✓

✓

Hernia (Abdominal / Hiatal)

✓

✓

X

X

Δ

✓

Ear Infection / Perforated Eardrum

X

X

✓

✓

✓

✓

Nasal Polyps

Δ

X

✓

✓

✓

✓

Glaucoma / Retinal Issues

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

X

Asthma (Controlled)

✓

✓

Δ

Δ

Δ

✓

Type 2 Diabetes

✓

✓

✓

Δ

✓

✓

Requirement Area

Passing Standard & Details

Attendance

Complete 100% attendance across all sessions of the 2-day intensive program.  

Practical Assessment

Minimum score of 70% required. Evaluates technique, physical alignment, student safety screening, modification ability, and verbal cueing.  

Oral / Q&A Evaluation

Minimum score of 70% required. Evaluates theoretical understanding of history, philosophy, physiological mechanisms, benefits, and contraindications.  

Professional Ethics

Demonstrate adherence to the IYO® Code of Ethics, prioritizing student safety and teaching within one's scope of training.  

Professional Domain

Primary Application & Teaching Scope

Key Techniques Utilized

Target Beneficiaries & Settings

Yoga Studios & Academies

Lead specialized Hatha Yoga classes, Pranayama intensives, and classical purification workshops.  

All six Shatkarmas (Neti, Dhauti, Nauli, Basti, Kapalabhati, Trataka)  

General practitioners and yoga students in urban or local studios  

Wellness Retreats & Resorts

Design and execute holistic detox, seasonal cleansing, and body-mind rejuvenation retreats.  

Shankh Prakshalana (intestinal wash), Jala Neti, Kapalabhati, Kunjal Kriya

Retreat guests and international wellness tourists  

Hospitals & Medical Colleges

Integrate complementary yogic cleansing therapies into integrative medicine and therapeutic wellness departments.  

Jala Neti, Sutra Neti, gentle Kapalabhati, Trataka

Patients with respiratory, sinus, or stress-related conditions (under medical clearance)  

Universities & Academics

Serve as a credentialed lecturer, faculty member, or guest instructor on ancient Hatha Yoga cleansing arts and anatomy.  

Classical texts (Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita), anatomical & physiological theory  

Academic students, researchers, and professional yoga trainees  

Therapeutic & Clinical Practice

Create targeted, 1-on-1 therapeutic regimens for chronic sinus, digestive, or anxiety conditions.  

Jala Neti (sinusitis), Kunjal Kriya (acidity/GERD), Trataka (anxiety/sleep), Nauli (sluggish digestion)  

Private clients seeking targeted yoga therapy  

Ayurvedic & Panchakarma Centers

Combine yogic Shatkarmas with Ayurvedic therapies to balance doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and eliminate internal toxins (Ama).  

Kunjal Kriya, Shankh Prakshalana, seasonal practice adaptations  

Clients undergoing holistic detox and Ayurvedic Panchakarma programs  

Corporate Wellness Programs

Conduct specialized, short-duration sessions to alleviate workplace screen fatigue, eye strain, and mental stress.  

Trataka (candle gazing), Kapalabhati (energizing breath)  

Office workers, executives, and corporate teams  

Yoga Teacher Trainings (YTT)

Act as a specialized Module Trainer for Shatkarma and Kriya segments in 200-Hour, 300-Hour, and 500-Hour YTT programs.  

Detailed technique guides, safety screening, teaching methodology, and corrections  

Yoga teachers in training across global affiliate schools  

Global Mobility & CEUs

Fulfill Continuing Education (CE) requirements and practice professionally across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Africa.  

IYO® global accreditation standards  

International yoga alliances, registration boards, and employers in 195 countries